Know and Do (July 8, 2016)• Johnson County Idol and Lip Sync Tryouts An Idol and lip sync tryout will be from 10-1 p.m. July 9, at Lamar City Hall, 437 W. Main St. Registration forms will be available the day of at the tryouts. For more information, call 479-223-3774. • Bohemian/Czech reunion The Bohemian/Czech reunion will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Dardanelle Community Center. Drinks will be provided and attendees are asked to bring a snack or dessert...

Know and Do (July 7, 2016)• Veteran’s Day appreciation celebration A Veteran’s Day appreciation celebration will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Russellville Veterans of the Foreign Wars Post 2283, Highway 7. Lunch will be served from 1-3 p.m. and there will be games and fun for all ages. The celebration is open to the public and families are welcome. No alcohol. • Benefit pancake breakfast for Children's Advocacy Alliance Sunday Children’s Advocacy Alliance of North C...

Know and Do (July 6, 2016)• Pope County Senior Citizen Center dance The Pope County Senior Citizen Activity Center will host its weekly classic country dances from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m Friday. Featured musicians will be the Dry County Band, which includes Robert Simpson, Donna Hudson, Jack George, Bob Maggard, Bill Rowlett and Les Blackshire. The morning dance is free and a $5 donation is requested for the evening dance. The Center is located at 10...

Know and Do (July 5, 2016)• Arkansas River Cleanup to be Held at Lake Dardanelle State Park Volunteers are needed for the Arkansas River Cleanup hosted by Lake Dardanelle State Park on July 9. The park’s kayaks will be available on a first come, first serve basis for volunteers and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers with their own boats, canoes and kayaks are encouraged to bring their own and participate. Participants under the age of 18 must have an adult with th...

Know and Do (July 3, 2016)• Children’s Advocacy Alliance pancake breakfast fundraiser at Stoby’s Children’s Advocacy Alliance of North Central Arkansas will have a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9-2 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Stoby’s in Russellville. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Professional Christian Counseling, 84 W. B, at Shear Perfection, 1013 S. Arkansas Avenue or by contacting the development office at 501-358-4764. For more information, contact Tess F...

Know and Do (July 2, 2016)• Safe Sitter two-day workshops Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center and the Pope County Cooperative Extension Service will have a two day safe sitter course from 9-2 p.m. July 7-8, July 14-15 and July 21-22. The course is designed for pre-teens and teens ages 11 and older who want to learn how to safely care for infants and young children. Students will receive information on safety and security precautions, the business aspect of babysitting...

Know and Do (July 1, 2016)• Arkansas River Cleanup to be Held at Lake Dardanelle State Park Volunteers are needed for the Arkansas River Cleanup hosted by Lake Dardanelle State Park on July 9. The park’s kayaks will be available on a first come, first serve basis for volunteers and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers with their own boats, canoes and kayaks are encouraged to bring their own and participate. Participants under the age of 18 must have an adult with th...

Know and Do (June 30, 2016)• Drivers test cancelled for Clarksville Monday In observance of Independence Day, there will be no written or skills test given on Monday, July 4, 2016, at the Arkansas State Police Headquarters, Trp J, in Clarksville AR. For questions, please call 479-745-3096 • Children’s Hospital Rodeo and Fireworks show The 26th annual Arkansas Children’s Hospital Rodeo and Fireworks show will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Atkins Riding Club Arena, 576...

Know and Do (June 29, 2016)• Pope County Senior Citizen Center dance The Pope County Senior Citizen Activity Center will host its weekly classic country dances from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m Friday. Featured musicians will be the Dry County Band, which includes Robert Simpson, Donna Hudson, Jack George, Bob Maggard, Bill Rowlett and Les Blackshire. The morning dance is free and a $5 donation is requested for the evening dance. The Center is located at 10...

Know and Do (June 28, 2016)• ARVAC meeting Thursday The Arkansas River Valley Area Council (ARVAC, Inc.) regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 1 p.m. at 400 Lake Front Drive, Russellville. Items to discuss are the CSBG Application, finance reports, and community updates. All ARVAC Board members need to confirm attendance with the Corporate ARVAC Office. • Lake Dardanelle State Park hosts Arkansas River Cleanup Lake Dardanelle State P...

Know and Do (June 26, 2016)• ARVAC program opens July 5 ARVAC’s Li-Heap Summer Cooling Program will open July 5. This program is for assistance with electric only and is a one-time payment based on family income and household size. Households or individuals must have proof of income for the previous month for everyone over 18 years of age that are members of the household. Persons in Yell County wishing to apply should visit the ARVAC office located at 504 Union Street ...

Know and Do (June 25, 2016)• Lake Dardanelle State Park hosts Arkansas River Cleanup Lake Dardanelle State Park will be hosting the Arkansas River Cleanup held in conjunction with American Rivers’ National River Cleanup on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Volunteers are needed to help with litter pickup. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., at Lake Dardanelle State Park’s visitor center and end at 10:30 a.m. To pre-register and reserve a kayak in your name or for more information,...

Know and Do (June 24, 2016)• ARVAS meeting Monday The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, on Petit Jean Mountain at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute in their Stables classroom. The program, Emerging fungal infections: a threat to Arkansas amphibians, will be presented by Heather Hula, a park interpreter at Petit Jean State Park. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. For more information, call 977-3899. • ARVAC m...

Know and Do (June 23, 2016)• CASA meeting Friends of CASA will have a planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 30, on the second floor conference room of the Pope County Courthouse to discuss their 4th annual Arkansas Zombie Challenge. Those interested in volunteering are welcome. For more information call 479-880-1195 or visit our website www.arcasa5.org • ARVAC program opens July 5 ARVAC’s Li-Heap Summer Cooling Program will open July 5. This program is for assistance with ...

Know and Do (June 22, 2016)• Pope County Senior Citizen Center dance The Pope County Senior Citizen Activity Center will host its weekly classic country dances from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m Friday. Featured musicians will be the Dry County Band, which includes Robert Simpson, Donna Hudson, Jack George, Bob Maggard, Bill Rowlett and Les Blackshire. The morning dance is free and a $5 donation is requested for the evening dance. The Center is located at 10...

Know and Do (June 21, 2016)• Arkansas Children’s Hospital fundraiser Monday The Circle of Friends of the Arkansas River Valley Chapter will have a benefit from 6-8 p.m. Monday, at Paint with Lane in the Russellville City Mall. Paint with Lane will donate a portion of the proceeds from the class toward Arkansas Children’s Hospital through Circle of Friends, refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Paint with Lane at 870-761-3897 or Circle of Friends a...

Know and Do (June 19, 2016)• CASA meeting Friends of CASA will have a planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 30, on the second floor in the conference room of the Pope County Courthouse. The meeting will pertain to the fourth annual Arkansas Zombie Challenge in Hector. Those interested in helping in any form are invited. For more information call 479-880-1195 or visit our website www.arcasa5.org • 75th annual Peach Festival The 75th annual Johnson County Peach Festival’s Mi...

Know and Do (June 18, 2016)• Atkins Summer Sweetheart pageant The 2016 Atkins Summer Sweetheart pageant will be at 3 p.m. June 25, at the Atkins K-eighth-grade school cafeteria. The entry fee is $35 and attire is casual wear only. For more information and entry forms, call Jennifer at 479-857-4912 or emailsummersweetheartpageant@yahoo.com. There will be a food drive at the pageant for the N.O.W program to help feed local children during the summer months in the Atkins a...

Know and Do (June 16, 2016)• American Legion Jamboree today The Williams Brothers will be performing at the American Legion Jamboree at 6 p.m. today, at the American Legion Hut. • Lake Dardanelle activities Friday Activities for Friday, at Lake Dardanelle State Park: 4 p.m. A class to learn about letterboxing will be set up in the visitor centers orientation room; 8:30 p.m. Sunset cinema. • River Valley Arts Center summer camp To sign up for classes at the River Valley ...

Know and Do (June 15, 2016)• Pope County Senior Citizen Center dance The Pope County Senior Citizen Activity Center will host its weekly classic country dances from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m Friday. Featured musicians will be the Dry County Band, which includes Robert Simpson, Donna Hudson, Jack George, Bob Maggard, Bill Rowlett and Les Blackshire. The morning dance is free and a $5 donation is requested for the evening dance. The Center is located at 10...